From Russia with Love: The Amur Maackia Bonsai
If you want an interesting looking bonsai tree that’s a bit different from the standard Japanese bonsai trees, you may be interested in the Amur Maackia. This is an outdoor bonsai tree that actually comes from Russia. It features leaves that are slightly smaller than normal, and it’s a fairly slow growing bonsai tree. It features brown bark that has a shine to it, especially as the tree gets older. The Amur Maackia is a very hardy tree, and it’s also resistant to pests as well. When this Russian bonsai gets older, the white flowers that appear on it will start to stand up above its leaves. The Amur Maackia also features some very interesting above-ground roots.
Because the Amur Maackia is an outdoor bonsai, it rarely requires watering. The only time you need to be concerned about water and this bonsai is when it’s really hot and dry or when it’s really rainy. During the summer, you’ll want to water your bonsai about twice a week, and if it gets really hot, you should move the bonsai into the shade so they get some break from the heat. You may want to use a small water sprayer to water your bonsai, especially if you live in an area that’s really dry.